Land Acquisition Manager - Wind Energy - London / Hybrid - £55k-£70k + Company Mileage Reimbursem...

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Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Land Acquisition Manager for Wind Energy projects in London. The role involves securing land for renewable projects, negotiating terms, and collaborating with teams. The ideal candidate has experience in land management and strong negotiation skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Private healthcare

Pension

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience in land, property or development.
• Proven negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Source and qualify suitable land for renewable development.
• Negotiate terms for leases, access rights and easements.
• Track leads and manage pipeline activity in the CRM.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Organisation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Earth

Job description

Job Description

Land Acquisition Manager – Wind Energy - London / Hybrid – £55k–£70k + Company Mileage Reimbursement + Package

£55k–£70k + Bonus + Benefits

• Generous mileage reimbursement for site travel
• Private healthcare included
• Hybrid working from London with flexibility
• Open to candidates from MRICS, land management, property, residential development, or renewables backgrounds

Our client is seeking:

A land or property professional with experience securing land rights for large-scale energy, infrastructure or development projects, and a solid understanding of the rural or utility landscape in the UK.

Position overview:

This role focuses on identifying and securing land across Scotland for utility-scale renewable projects including solar, battery storage and hydrogen. You will work closely with landowners, agents, and internal teams to bring forward viable development sites.

An excellent opportunity for someone commercially minded and proactive, looking to play a key part in delivering the UK’s transition to clean energy.

Key responsibilities:

Land origination and engagement

• Source and qualify suitable land for renewable development

• Build relationships with landowners, agents and introducers

• Secure exclusivity and consent for grid connection applications

Negotiation and legal support

• Negotiate terms for leases, access rights and easements

• Support legal completion of land agreements

• Ensure agreements align with grid and planning requirements

Cross-team collaboration

• Work with grid and development teams to identify priority areas

• Support the private wire division in Scotland

• Join weekly team meetings and contribute to strategy

Reporting and CRM

• Track leads and manage pipeline activity in the CRM

• Provide updates and reports for funders and internal stakeholders

Key qualifications and experience:

• Minimum three years’ experience in land, property or development

• Background in rural, infrastructure or renewables

• Proven negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills

• Understanding of planning policy and land constraints

• Network of landowners or introducers desirable

• Comfortable generating new leads and engaging directly with landowners

• Strong organisation, communication, and time management

• Full UK driving licence

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Earth

• Familiarity with energy networks or grid connections is a bonus

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary with bonus

• Pension, private medical insurance and benefits after probation

• Involvement in high-value renewable energy projects

• Supportive and collaborative team with personal development opportunities

If this opportunity is of interest, please apply directly or contact [e-mail] for more information.